Methylprednisone - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Warfarin (Coumadin): Serious side effects and their symptoms hemorrhage, transient thrombocytopenia- symptoms are easy bruising, hematuria, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding times and increased PT/INR What is Warfarin's antidote? Vitamin K What are some special considerations for patients on warfarin? -important when it comes to trauma because it can increase serious hemorrhage risks and intracranial hemorrhage so VERY important with TBI -avoid foods high in vitamin K as they can interfer...

NSG 4100 EXAM 4 Knowledge test Exam Toolkit Questions and Verified Marking Scheme 2024/2025 What is the treatment for Spinal Cord injury? - correct answer Methylprednisone What is the treatment for Increased ICP? - correct answer Mannitol What is the treatment for Neurogenic Shock? - correct answer Atropine Sulfate What is the treatment for Autonomic Dysreflexia? - correct answer Hydralizine IV What is the difference between Hospice and Pallative Care? - correct answer Hospice car...

NUR 521 Final Guaranteed A+ toxicity s/s of lovastatin -liver issues (anorexia, jaundice, N/V) -rhabdomyolysis (muscle aches) PT of gemfibrizol -decrease triglycerides -increase HDL -can increase or decrease LDL PD of heparin and enoxaparin inhibits thrombin and factor Xa to suppress fibrin formation antidote of heparin and enoxaparin protamine sulfate antidote of warfarin vitamin K PD of alteplase breaks up clots by activating all plasmin in body PD of clopidrogrel cause...

Uworld NCLEX Meds Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 Lactulose - answerDecrease intestinal ammonia absorption Will improve mental status by removing ammonia Used for: liver disease/damage Spironolactone - answerAldosterone Inhibitor/ K+ sparing diuretic Used for: liver damage Used to: promote diuresis, prevent fluid retention Start low potassium diet (no bananas, oranges) Cholestryramine (Questran) - answerIncrease bile salt excretion Decreases pruritis Give with food/ 1 hr...

Uworld NCLEX Meds Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 Lactulose - answerDecrease intestinal ammonia absorption Will improve mental status by removing ammonia Used for: liver disease/damage Spironolactone - answerAldosterone Inhibitor/ K+ sparing diuretic Used for: liver damage Used to: promote diuresis, prevent fluid retention Start low potassium diet (no bananas, oranges) Cholestryramine (Questran) - answerIncrease bile salt excretion Decreases pruritis Give with food/ 1 hr...

most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficits accumulate over time - relapsing-remitting meds for fatigue (4) - amantadine (symmetrel) pemoline (cyclert) methylphenidate (ritalin, concerta) modafinil (provigil) MS affects - 20-40 year old women disease progression with or without relapses - secondary progressive disabling symptoms steadily increase with rare plateaus and temporary improvement - primary progressive least common; relapses with continuous...

ATI Dosage Calculation 3.0 Injectable Medications exam 2024 A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 40 mg IM to a client. Available is chlorpromazine 25 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? - correct answer 1.6 mL A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg IV bolus every 3 hr PRN pain. Available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? - correct answer 0.4 mL A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine 1,...

NUR 635 - FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ This drug class neutralizes/buffers acid in the stomach - -Antacids - calcium carbonate What medication causes tooth discoloration in children? - -Tetracyclines Also known as a "rescue inhaler" - -Albuterol - beta 2 agonist What antibiotic would you prescribe for MRSA or an uncomplicated UTi - - Sulfamethxazole/trimethoprim - BACTRIM what adjunct medication is commonly used short-term for asthma and COPD exacerbation? - - Sys...

Blood Transfusion Therapy Exam Practice Questions and Answers Which of the following is considered a primary cause of transfusion reactions? ~ Use of 0.9% NSS ~ Use of leukocyte reduction filter ~ Use of mislabeled unit ~ Use of Y tubing - ANSWER-Use of mislabeled unit ~ A mislabeled unit, which is considered a clerical error, is one of the main causes of transfusion reactions. Use of 0.9% NSS, Y tubing, or a leukocyte reduction filter does not cause but rather prevents transfusion reac...

Methylprednisone (Solumedrol): class, use, dosage recommendations corticosteroids Used in high dosages to prevent swelling/ induction of a secondary spinal cord injury Dose: bolus then drip within 8 hrs 30 mg/kg bolus 5.4 mg/kg/hr drip for 23 hrs Dextran used in SCI to increase blood flow to the spinal cord and treat hypotension Naloxone used in SCI 5.4 mg/kg bolus 4.0 mg/kg/hr for 23 hrs Studies vary on usefulness of this treatment Metaneb device that includes 3 therapies: lung expansion...